P.k. Subban by Catherine Rondina

P.k. Subban

Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and Role Model for Athletes of Colour

Catherine Rondina

James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers · Print & ebook · February 4, 2020

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Who it’s for
P.K. Subban’s story connects NHL achievement with philanthropy and action against racism.
Themes
Racism and advocacy, Perseverance and success, Hockey achievement
Genres
Hockey, Sports Lives, Prejudice & Racism for Teens

About this book

"Hockey fans, or anyone inspirbed by how perseverance leads to success, will be inspired by Subban's story." — Booklist Born in Canada to parents who emigrated from the Caribbean, P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. A talent on the ice, playing for some of the best teams in the NHL, P.K. has set records and won the Norris Trophy, the highest honour in hockey for a defenceman.

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Often the centre of controversy, at one time named one of the most hated hockey players in the NHL for his outspoken attitude, he is the pride of many fans across Canada and a hero to young athletes of colour. His stand against racism relies more on actions to support others than on relating his own experiences. He is known to have made the largest donation to charity by a Canadian athlete in history, and works to build an understanding between at-risk youth and law enforcement across North America. P.K.'s story has evolved into an incredible family story of three first-generation-born-in-Canada brothers who, starting with P.K., all were drafted into the NHL. P.K. and his siblings were brought up to work hard to make their dreams come true by a father who taught in one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Toronto. A philanthropic thinker, a media favourite and force to be reckoned with on the ice — this is P.K. Subban.

Subban Beyond the Ice

P.K. Subban’s story connects NHL achievement with philanthropy and action against racism.

Come here for

  • P.K. Subban’s NHL career and hockey achievements
  • His actions supporting others against racism

Expect

  • His family’s path to the NHL
  • His father’s influence and work with at-risk youth

Where it sits

Sports Lives53%
Hockey36%
Prejudice & Racism for Teens35%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Cultural Heritage Biographies for Kids
  • Sports Biographies for Kids
  • Prejudice & Racism
Authors
Catherine Rondina
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Published
February 4, 2020
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Racism and advocacy · Perseverance and success · Hockey achievement
Reading lane
Cultural Heritage Biographies for Kids